Galesburg
City in Kalamazoo County, Michigan

Galesburg is a city in Kalamazoo County, Michigan, with 2,049 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 791 ft (241 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Augusta, 4.6 miles NE.
- 2,049residents (2020 Census)
- 791 ftelevation · 241 m
- 1.4 sq miland area · 3.7 km²
- 1,446 / sq mipopulation density
- 49053ZIP code
About Galesburg
Galesburg is a city in Kalamazoo County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 2,049 at the 2020 census.
Galesburg is located along the north side of the Kalamazoo River. The city is situated on M-96 and is just north of I-94 (with exits due south of the city's west side and about one mile (1.6 km) to the east). Kalamazoo is about ten miles (16 km) to the west and Battle Creek is about ten miles (16 km) to the east.
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Living in Galesburg
- Median household income
- $52,153
- Median home value
- $120,800
- Median rent
- $903/mo
- Median age
- 39.4
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Galesburg had 2,049 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,049 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,446 per sq mi (558 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Galesburg at a glance
| State | Michigan (MI) |
|---|---|
| County | Kalamazoo County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,049 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.42 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.04 sq mi (0.11 km²) |
| Elevation | 791 ft (241 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2909° N, 85.4176° W |
| ZIP code | 49053 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2631260 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Galesburg
- Augusta4.6 mi NE
- Comstock Northwest5.5 mi W
- Climax5.5 mi SE
- Richland6.0 mi N
- Eastwood6.5 mi W
- South Gull Lake6.6 mi N
- Scotts6.7 mi S
- Parchment8.0 mi W
- Kalamazoo8.8 mi W
- Level Park-Oak Park9.4 mi NE
- Battle Creek9.6 mi E
- Springfield9.8 mi E
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Galesburg
What county is Galesburg in?
Galesburg is in Kalamazoo County, Michigan.
What is the population of Galesburg, MI?
2,049 people lived in Galesburg at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Galesburg, MI?
The ZIP code of Galesburg is 49053.
What is the elevation of Galesburg?
791 feet (241 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Galesburg?
Augusta (4.6 mi), Comstock Northwest (5.5 mi), Climax (5.5 mi), Richland (6.0 mi), Eastwood (6.5 mi).
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